How to choose a suitable diving suit?
2020-01-16

Choice the thickness of wetsuit:


Generally speaking, the main function of wetsuits is to keep warm. There are different thicknesses and long and short sleeve styles, which need to be selected in accordance with different diving environments. Its thickness is mainly between 0.5mm-10mm. In tropical or subtropical diving (humidity above 27 degrees), you can choose 1 to 3mm wetsuits, generally only for travel friends can choose this type of wetsuit. At cooler water temperatures (below 20 degrees, friends who are afraid of cold below 25 degrees) need thicker wetsuits with a thickness of 5mm or more. While diving in colder water temperature (below 10 degrees), you may want to consider using a dry suit. However, using a dry suit requires corresponding skills and is suitable for professional divers.

Choice the diving suit style:
(1) Jellyfish suit (tights) is suitable for wearing in tropical waters. It can protect you from sunburn after water is discharged, and it can waterproof mother bites. It has elasticity and is thin. Friends to buy.
(2) Wetsuits are the most common wetsuits. They have different cutting designs and thicknesses, so they can provide proper insulation in the water temperature range of 10 ℃ -20 ℃. Wetsuits must fit snugly against the skin to ensure that a small amount of water entering can be immobile between the suit and the skin to maintain body temperature. Therefore, the whole body is one of the most important purchasing factors.
(3) Dry suits keep you dry and get good insulation. It is the best wetsuit for recreational diving, especially when the water temperature is lower than 10 ℃, but it is also more expensive, and it must be specially trained when using drysuits. Learn how to control and Use inflatable. So if you really want to study and experience diving, friends can choose this type of wetsuit, which will make you see a different diving world.

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